Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hopkins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hopkins Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopkins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkins Elementary School's ranking?
Hopkins Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hopkins Elementary School often compared to?
Hopkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shopville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
650 students attend Hopkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hopkins Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hopkins Elementary School offer ?
Hopkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins Elementary School part of?
Hopkins Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.
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